What is the difference between a public and private IP address?

Your public IP is assigned by your ISP and is visible on the internet. Your private IP (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) is assigned by your router for communication within your local network and is never seen externally. When you visit a website, it sees only your public IP — not the private IP of your device.

Why does my location look wrong or imprecise?

IP geolocation is based on network routing data, not GPS. ISPs often route traffic through regional hubs, so the city or region shown may be hundreds of kilometers from your actual location. VPN and proxy users will see the exit node's location instead of their own. Accuracy is typically within 50–200km at the city level for residential ISP connections.

Can websites see my IP address?

Yes — every website, app, and service you connect to can see your public IP address. It is part of how internet routing works. This enables IP-based rate limiting, geofencing, and access controls. A VPN replaces your real IP with the VPN server's IP, adding a layer of anonymity from the destination site.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 uses a 32-bit format (e.g., 203.0.113.42) with approximately 4.3 billion possible addresses — a space that is now exhausted. IPv6 uses 128 bits (e.g., 2001:db8::1) with virtually unlimited addresses. Most modern ISPs support dual-stack (both IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously). If this tool detects both, your connection is dual-stack capable.

How do I know if my IP address is blacklisted?

Your IP can be listed on DNSBL (DNS-based blocklists) if your network was involved in spam, malware, or abuse — even unintentionally through a compromised device. Mail servers worldwide query these lists before accepting email. Use our IP Blacklist Check tool to query 12+ major databases including Spamhaus, Barracuda, and SpamCop in a single check.

Does a VPN change my IP address?

Yes. When connected to a VPN, all your traffic is routed through the VPN server, and websites see the VPN server's IP address instead of your real one. This page will show the VPN server's IP and may display a VPN or Proxy badge. Disconnecting from the VPN and clicking Refresh will reveal your real public IP again.

Can my IP address reveal my exact home address?

No. IP geolocation cannot determine your precise home address. It typically resolves to a city or region — often the ISP's routing hub for your area, not your street. Only law enforcement with a court order can request that an ISP link a specific IP address to a customer account for a given timestamp.

What Is My IP Address?

Q: What is my IP address?

Your IP address is the unique numerical label assigned to your connection by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It identifies your device on the internet and allows websites, servers, and services to route responses back to you. The IP shown on this page is your public IP — visible to every website you connect to.

See your public IPv4 and IPv6 address instantly — with location, ISP, ASN, and VPN/proxy detection.

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How to Use This Tool

What to Enter: No input required. Your IP address is detected automatically when you visit this page. Click Refresh to re-check after switching networks or VPNs.
What You Get: Shows your public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, geographic location (city, region, country), ISP, ASN, hostname, and privacy flags including VPN and proxy detection with risk level.

How to Interpret Results

The IPv4 address is your primary public internet identity — the one websites see. If a VPN or Proxy badge appears, your traffic is routing through known anonymization infrastructure. A "High" risk level means your IP is associated with datacenter or proxy infrastructure. The city shown may differ from your physical location by up to 50–200km depending on your ISP's routing configuration.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Location looks wrong or shows a different city: ISPs route traffic through regional hubs far from your physical address — this is normal. VPN badge appears when you are not using a VPN: your ISP may use a datacenter IP block. IPv6 not detected: your ISP may not support IPv6, or dual-stack is disabled on your router or modem.

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